A now rather large kitten strolled out of the nursery, pelt freshly groomed and a proud look on his face. It was time for his apprentice ceremony. Who in their right minds wouldn't be excited about this?

Barkkit slowly walked over to the Jaggedrock.He was excites about this,but he decided not to show it.After all,I have to show some dignity?He was shy about his Clanmates around him,but he wanted to show he was ready to be a apprentince,so he sat staright and tall,and stared straight ahead at his leader.

"Tonight we gather to make these two kits apprentices," Thrushstar said. "Maplekit, from now until you receive your warrior name, you shall be known as Maplepaw. Barkkit, you shall be known as Barkpaw. Your mentors are Sandfire and Mudfoot respectively. May they teach you everything that they know." It was quick and painless... mostly. The name Maple- has always been hard for Thrushstar to deal with, but no matter. Leaping down, he let the rest of the clan finish the ceremony.

Maplepaw immediately looked for his mentor, ears perked in excitement. The now apprentice eagerly touched noses with Sandfire, before backing taking a step back to talk. "I'm ready to start when you are."